Natural mica powder and synthetic mica powder also have great differences in electrical insulation, mechanical properties, chemical stability, application range and cost. Natural mica powder has good electrical insulation, but the volume resistivity is lower than that of synthetic mica. Synthetic mica powder has better electrical insulation properties, high volume resistivity and stable dielectric constant, and is suitable for high performance electrical insulation materials. The hardness of natural mica powder is relatively low (2-3), and it has good elasticity and peeling property. The hardness of synthetic mica powder is higher (between 3 and 4), and the tensile strength and compressive strength are better than that of natural mica powder. Natural mica powder is stable in acid-base solution, but it is easy to decompose at high temperature. Synthetic mica powder is stable to acid and base at room temperature, but will be slowly corroded by sulfuric acid above 300℃. Better thermal stability, not easy to release gas. Natural mica powder is widely used in electrical appliances, welding rods, rubber, plastics, paper making, paint and other fields. Synthetic mica powder is mainly used in high-end electrical insulation materials, aviation, aerospace, national defense industry and other high-tech fields. Because synthetic mica powder needs to be produced through complex chemical processes, its production cost is usually higher than that of natural mica powder. Therefore, in the market, the price of synthetic mica powder is often higher than that of natural mica powder. However, with the continuous progress of production technology and the gradual emergence of scale effects, the price of synthetic mica powder is expected to gradually decrease.

A group of parallel cleavages can be seen in a photograph of biomica under orthogonal polarized (left) and single polarized (right) mirrors.

4. Durability Once embedded in resin, mica flakes become part of the durable structure, ensuring that their beauty lasts. Unlike paint or other surface treatments that might wear over time, mica flakes retain their luster.

En somme, la poudre de mica est un matériau polyvalent, utilisé dans de nombreux secteurs grâce à ses propriétés physiques et esthétiques exceptionnelles. Que ce soit dans les cosmétiques, l'artisanat, la décoration ou l'industrie, le mica continue de séduire par sa capacité à transformer les produits en leur apportant une touche d'élégance et de fonctionnalité. À mesure que les consommateurs recherchent des options plus naturelles et durables, la popularité de la poudre de mica ne peut qu'augmenter, consolidant sa place en tant que matériau incontournable dans différents domaines.